Research Associate; Cell Line Development

Details for the position are as follows:

• 12 – month contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
• Rate: $39.86 an hour on W2
• Location Foster City, CA – 100% onsite
• Hours M-F / 40 hours a week

• This role offers the opportunity to provide scientific support for key laboratory activities, including cell culture and cell line characterization. The candidate will collaborate on various projects, working with colleagues cross-functionally in a fast-paced, resource-rich environment, and will have opportunities for professional growth through the acquisition of new skills and experiences.
• Responsible for the expansion, maintenance, cryopreservation, and thawing of multiple cell lines. This includes ensuring proper handling of cell lines and preparation of media with complex supplements.
• Collaborate with team members to assess cell culture needs and provide necessary support for ongoing research activities.
• Engage with various functional areas to evaluate cell culture and cell banking needs and deliver materials according to defined timelines.
• Understand quality control procedures to validate cell lines as needed to ensure experimental integrity.
• Maintain accurate, detailed laboratory notebooks and relevant documentation for all laboratory activities.
• Opportunities to contribute to the development and implementation of genetically modified cell lines and in vitro cell-based assays to support various Oncology projects.

• B.S. degree in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, or a related life science field, with a minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience working with cancer cell lines, primary cells, and genetically engineered cell lines.
• Expertise in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture, including handling multiple cell lines simultaneously and preparing media with complex supplements
• Familiarity with cell culture quality control practices such as mycoplasma testing and cell line authentication.